Hi there tk,

We have 2 pet parrots, mine not DH's , but they pretty much like both of us equally. We had them before DD arrived 5 years ago today, and honestly there was not a lot we could do to prepare them for her arrival. They don't mind her now LOL and of course she loves them to bits, but we have had a couple of accidental "de-tailing" incidents in the past - only happened to each parrot once though LOL

Anyway, to the squawking. Mine can be pretty loud, especially my boy parrot, and I found that it didn't bother her much as a newborn. As she got older though, it did disturb her sleep during the day. We had them in a room near hers too, so I moved them out into our living area away from her room to give her peace and quiet, and they were happier out there as well where they have plenty of company. I agree with you on the general noise versus squawking too BTW, I never kept the house totally quiet, but the squawking is loud and I found that sudden loud noises were quite disturbing to her KWIM? Anyway, I guess what I am saying is basically have your DH's parrot away from where bub is sleeping, sounds like you won't be able to silence the parrot LOL so I think that a bit of distance may be the key.

Good luck!